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CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH SOUR CREAM WHITE SAUCE

Irresistible Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream White Sauce

Enjoy these comforting chicken enchiladas wrapped in soft tortillas and drenched in a creamy sour cream white sauce.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 enchiladas
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken rotisserie chicken works beautifully
  • 6 large flour tortillas
  • 1 can green chiles canned for convenience
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups sour cream Greek yogurt is a low-fat substitute
  • 1 cup mixed cheese Monterey Jack and cheddar
  • 1 teaspoon cumin adjust according to your taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder adjust according to your taste
For Baking
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • optional additional cheese or fresh herbs for topping

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • saucepan
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, canned green chiles, and half of the cheese, mix well.
  3. Warm the tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds to make them pliable.
  4. Assemble the enchiladas by placing a generous amount of filling in each tortilla, rolling them up, and placing seam-side down in the baking dish.
  5. In a saucepan, combine sour cream, remaining cheese, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over medium heat, stirring until smooth and bubbly.
  6. Pour the warm sour cream sauce evenly over the enchiladas, ensuring each one is covered.
  7. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and add any additional toppings if desired.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Let the enchiladas rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

These enchiladas can be assembled a day in advance. They also freeze well for up to 3 months.

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